The Merchandise Planner position at Mr Price Group in KwaZulu-Natal offers a market-related salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, pension, bonus, training, car allowance, parking, and maternity leave. Key responsibilities and candidate requirements include:
### **Key Responsibilities:**
- **Order Placement:** Ensure timely order placement with strategic suppliers to meet demand.
- **Adaptability:** Adapt to changing external factors and customer demands.
- **Growth & Profitability:** Drive department growth and profitability through strategic analysis.
- **Product & Assortment Strategies:** Develop seasonal product and assortment strategies aligned with the company's vision.
- **Trade Monitoring:** Monitor and react to current trade, making data-driven decisions for maximum sales potential.
### **Candidate Requirements:**
- **Educational Background:** A degree or NQF Level 6/Diploma.
- **Experience:** 3+ years of retail planning experience.
- **Skills:**
- Commercial acumen
- Economics
- Retail market knowledge
- Conflict management
- Analytics
- Understanding of business processes and systems
### **Why Join Mr Price Group?**
- **Incentives:** Short and long-term incentives.
- **Healthcare Benefits:** 50% medical aid contribution.
- **Secure Future:** Retirement fund.
- **Work-Life Balance:** Half-day and no meeting Fridays.
- **Exclusive Discounts:** Staff discounts across the Group.
- **Wellness Matters:** Group wellness offerings.
- **Sample Shop:** Discounted products.
- **Head Office Perks:** On-site amenities like a canteen, beautician, hairdresser, and on-site nurse.
- **Inclusive Culture:** Celebrating individuality and authenticity.
- **Unlimited Growth:** Advancement opportunities at every level.